[Dailydrool] a dog's prayer

[BRYAN MARTINEZ]

I just wanted to share this:


A Dog's Prayer -- Author Unknown
Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is  
more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your  
hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more  
quickly teach me the things you would have me do.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as  
you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps  
falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a  
domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements. And I ask no  
greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the  
hearth. Though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice  
and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all  
the land, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshiper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not  
reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed  
me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your  
bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to  
protect you with my life should your life be in danger.
And, beloved master, should the great Master see fit to deprive me of  
my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me  
gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of  
eternal rest - and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I  
drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.
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